Do you need an electrical line for this phone? I don't have a line where I need a phone; used to have a GE battery operated phone.
9938
No electrical line required. This phone uses 3 AA batteries. The batteries last a long time. I don't think I need to change them more than once a year.
9939
As others have stated, no electric wiring hookup needed, just the phone wire and the batteries. This is what makes it perfect when there is a power outage: You can still call the power company to report an outage, plus any other calls.
482220
No dial tone upon plug in. However, I do have a cell phone that's with me at work so that should work at a minimum. Was just hoping for both land line and cell options. Agreed re: buy and try. Again, thanks for your help.
2212342
It doesn't need a battery. I think what caused confusion is the need of cordless phones to have a battery to charge to be able to receive a signal. This is an "old fashioned" phone that is directly connected to the phone line. If the electricity goes out, it is not affected.
87611
Yes, a phone line is required in order for the system to dial out. My recommendations is simple talk, vonage or Verizon's home phone connect.
1807649
It requires batteries only if you want to use ALL features of the phone. Without batteries the phone works fine (you can make and receive calls), the speakerphone works great and the display works for making and receiving calls (you see the number you are dialing, but it is not backlit). Without batteries you can't use Caller ID, and the display is never backlit. It also briefly displays a "check batteries" message each time you use the phone. I don't care about the battery-dependent functions because I just wanted a phone that would make and receive calls during a power outage, and the screen works sufficiently to do that during an outage. I hate using batteries if I don't have to so I haven't ever put them in. I'm sure it can do other things too that would work if I used the batteries, but I've never tried. If you are looking for a basic phone you can keep plugged into a phone jack without the need for AC power OR batteries -- this is it. It will ring for incoming calls, show the number you are dialing for outgoing calls and the sound is great. As a bonus the speakerphone works without batteries, Call Waiting still works fine (if you have it) and so do the MUTE and FLASH buttons on the phone. I haven't tried Audio Assist so I don't know if it's battery dependent. It's a real cost-saver that you DON'T have to put in any batteries to get all the basic phone functions. This makes it a truly great backup phone -- but because the sound and speakerphone are so great I use mine daily in my home office. (However I still use it without batteries because I already have an answering machine and call log on the main house phone). One more thing...if you're just keeping it in a closet until the power fails...you won't have to find batteries for the phone. Save those for your flashlight ;) Show
576082
The phones are hardwired directly to the server. You would need to pull lines for new phones if you do not already have them in place.
1316393
You need the base unit to operate all the handsets. The handsets are like satellite units that relay the signal from the base unit. They can be added on to or as replacements to the base unit set that usually comes with extra handsets to have handy in other rooms. The handsets come with just a charging stand and do not need a phone line to be plugged into. When you program numbers into the directory they work in all the units and it is simple for one unit to call another.
2043159
I am not sure I understand your question. The phone operates on telephone line power. Thebatteries are for the display and the memory. If the batteries die, you can still dial out.
2196116
It is like a regular cordless phone and nothing else... You can connect it directly to the land line... The base unit will need power outlet.
1293654
No, this would not be considered an "additional" handset and does need an actual phone line in. Hope that helps.
1345036
No. I don't have one. I got rid of the home phone line to save a lot of money.
1336907
I think that this phone plugs into a regular phone jack. It should work without AC electric power.
84518
Purchased phone for my Dad. As far as I remember power comes from telephone line connection.
1235668
The main phone needs a phone line and an electrical connection. The other phone, or phones, need only to be plugged into an electical outlet. This is because they need to be charged. They can remain off the base for quite a while until needing a recharge.
2056978
We have not had an outage since I have owned this, but since it is a land-line phone I assume the phone will work on the old type phone lines, but maybe not the answering unit. (This is why some keep a landline phone for another kind of security.) I am definitely not a techie so double check this.
953058
To my best knowledge, wall phones do not require batteries. They are considered a land line.
1278684
Yes. Corded phones like this one (with the handset attached by a cord) are line powered.